luvmydog2 Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Just wanted to update everyone on my appointment today. After giving him the rundown on where I have been for the last month, he laughed and ask me if I was sure I had went nowhere else to visit. In the last month I have had blood work and x-rays at 2 hospitals and 4 doctors office. Anyway he called and got fax reports on my records. He compared blood work etc. My x-rays continue to look good. As far as the blood problem goes, he said he saw no need for bone marrow test. Altho NSCLC can go to the bones he said he didn't feel like that was my case. Sure was glad to hear that. Told him that the stomach doctor said my blood was 2 pints low and he said he couldn't see that either. He said that he was more concerned that I had pneumonia and how I could have gotten it that the blood issue. Now what really put my mind at ease was that he told me that he wasn't going to loose any sleep over it and hoped I didn't either. Here is the plan. He ordered the nurses to suck some more blood from me. He sent me home with a urinal to use (told him I would take 2 in case 1 got full). I save all urine for 24 hours and return it and YES another blood draw. I am to return to him in 2 weeks to make another donation of blood. Hopefully my iron will raise. His dx was "Poor Utilization of Iron." Anyway I sure feel better tonight. Thanks for all the PM's and well-wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 That is great news Bruce. I am glad he is not to concerned. Most of the cars I owned in our early years, I did not worry about until they were 4 pints low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Hi Bruce, Now that don't sound so bad.... Thanks for the load-off. Hope I have such news to report tomorrow... doubt he will give me a urinal, I should be so lucky...but then again, As the older folks say here in Scandinavian country... maybe a "Ladies Home Yurnal." Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Bruce, I'm so happy to hear this good news! I just love doctors that can lift those burdens from us. Congrats on having a stress-relieving day!! Cindi: You are too funny!! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Bruce This is great news! Thank you for letting us know! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Wonderful news Bruce, I know you we're really concerned over it. Isn't it amazing how something one doctor can act like it's the end of the world and the next one will totally ease your mind. Happy for you!! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Glad to hear all is well Bruce. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Sounds mighty good, Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Bruce, Am glad to hear things are looking up for you. How wierd about the blood thing...You might want to try hanging a few crucifexes around in case there is a vampire lurking. Have you checked your neck for any puncture wounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Sounds good Bruce. How are you feeling? I hope the doc is right and they can somehow make you use your iron better through diet or something. Keep up the good work. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Bruce glad to hear all is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Thanks for sharing this great news Bruce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Good news Bruce - prayers and hugs coming your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Bruce, I love good news, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Bruce,That sounds like good news.Glad the dr. isn't worried too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Bruce takin' a whiz quiz and being attacked by the vampires again... Geez, guy, wear some garlic to the doctor's next time! Glad to hear much better news in your world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 That sounds really great. Good to get another viewpoint, huh. I'm packing up my GE steam iron to send to you. It's no wonder you are low on iron -- I've not known many men who could iron worth a darn! If it's vampires worrying you, never fear -- I have all 7 seasons of Buffy, and will see what I can do to find you a personal vampire slayer. I think Sarah Michelle Gellar has moved on now, but at the end of the Buffy series, there were slayers running around all over the place. Don't thank us in advance -- we strive only to help, yanno!! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Great news Bruce----what a relief for you---but you should really learn how to utilize the iron---since Di is sending an ion, I will send you my wrinkled laundry regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Thanks for sharing the good news! I'm surely willing to sacrifice my iron as well. Anything for the cause! Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Hey Bruce, I went and checked the Test Results Forum to see if you posted your results in that forum. NOPE! HOORAY here you are in the GOOD NEWS FORUM!!! Good to hear all is fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Congratulations Bruce!!!! I just have to say that you guys crack me up!! I now know why my mom lasted for the time she did, God wanted me to find all of you! You have helped me so much through these past months. Your strength, faith, and sense of humor, is out of this world! I love you guys!!! I come here everyday, it's my comfort zone now, and if I can EVER do anything for you all (within reason-sorry not rich! ) just let me know. God knows you all have been my rock! Thanks again, and WAY TO GO BRUCE!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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